Vijay Mallaya

It is learnt that the UK Home Secretary has approved Vijay Mallya's extradition order. "On 3 February the Secretary of State, having carefully considered all relevant matters, signed the order for Vijay Mallya's extradition to India," said a UK Home Office spokesperson.

A court in London has ordered extradition of fugitive tycoon Vijay Mallya to face fraud and money laundering allegations in India.Vijay Mallya is wanted in India for defaulting on Rs. 9,000 crore in loans to his failed Kingfisher Airlines.